Anyone on the Trinidad??

[amk2912]

If you are, your boat's just docked in Fremantle.

[MikeVictor]

We've become Boat-Spotters

[amk2912]

Originally Posted by mattyv

We've become Boat-Spotters

Sad isn't it?! Perhaps I should go out and give the Master Blaster a bit of welly!!! :biggrin:

[earlyMLC]

My sgm 135i vert is in the belly of that red beast. Yes I (we) are pathetic. I had a good giggle at some plane spotters 4 days ago at an international airport and yet I have spent the whole day waiting for Trinidad to arrive in Fremantle via port webcam. You beat me to it but she is on time!!! Woo hoo.

[SimonB]

Gee, Auto Classic's going to be busy over the next few days!

[AussieRacer]

Now that's a nicer looking boat than the Tosca!

[Alext]

Thanks for the update...I am on the Trinidad!

[amk2912]

Originally Posted by SimonB

Gee, Auto Classic's going to be busy over the next few days!

Actually Prixcar in Belmont is going to be busy for the next few days....They process the cars that come in on these ships. Unwrap and wash the wax off them etc and get them ready for Customs to do their stuff, fit compliance plates etc. After about 10 to 15 working days they ship them out to the dealers who then fit any dealer options like tinting etc.

Only then do we get the call to come and pick up our babies!

Yep....I got a bit bored with waiting for mine so I did a bit of research. Even went and Google Earthed Prixcar, how sad is that! :biggrin:

[SimonB]

Thanks amk2912, I work in Belmont

[amk2912]

Originally Posted by SimonB

Thanks amk2912, I work in Belmont

I can't remember the address but it's either Belmont or Kewdale.

I even considered fronting up there saying I was sent to inspect a BMW for a compliance check but I figured others have tried that before! :wink:

[SimonB]

An interesting mix of ownership (of Prixcar):

Prixcar’s shares are 50% owned by Toll (Australia), 33% owned by K-line and 17% owned by DP world.

Toll (Australia)
Toll is Australia’s leading provider of transport and integrated logistics services, and is a key logistics provider to the Asian region more generally. Toll’s automotive division provides end-to-end logistics services to support vehicle production and is the market leader in finished vehicle transport. Toll automotive offers a multi-modal line-haul and metro vehicle distribution and has a reputation for innovative equipment design.

Kawasaki (Australia) Ltd
Kawasaki is a leading international shipping company with offices in each of the world’s major automotive trade centres. Kawasaki operates more than 50 specialised vehicle carriers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas.

DP World (Australia)
DP world is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the work with 43 terminals and 13 new developments across 28 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

And client list:

Our clients include:
Audi Australia
AAG
BMW Australia Ltd
Chrysler Jeep
Dodge
Ford
Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Hyundai Motor Company Australia
Isuzu
Jaguar Australia
Jeep
Land Rover Australia
Lexus Australia
Lotus Cars
Mayfair Suzuki
Mercedes-Benz
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Australia Pty Ltd
Mini
Peugeot Australia
Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd
Proton Cars Australia Pty Limited
Smart Cars Australia
South Australia Police Department
Toll Vehicle Distribution
Toyota Motor Corporation
Victoria Police
Volvo Car Australia
Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics

They're in Kewdale:

Kewdale
Kewdale is the freight 'hub' of Western Australia. Our facility provides ideal distribution to the metropolitan area of Perth as well as immediate access to the main highways to regional WA.

Total Capacity: 4,280 vehicles

Undercover: 2,700 vehicles